Topics - Harvard scientists have found that young blood actually 'recharges' the brain, forms new blood vessels and improves memory and learning. Should Boris the giant schnauzer be put down? The Thames District Court has ordered Boris to be euthanised after he rushed at a woman last October. The case against Boris seems strong. His victim was "considerably distressed" by the attack, which left her with deep bruising on her leg. Boris weighs a hefty 46 kilos, and apparently broke his collar before lunging at the woman. The son of the Maori King fronting up to court on charges of burglary and theft-and being named in the media, despite his lawyer earlier saying he was going to seek name suppression. Lorde's had enough of having her privacy invaded and she's naming and shaming the offender.